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Ford CEO Alan Mulally on the auto industry's progress
Feb 17, 2012
The president of Ford Motor Co. credits good investments as a reason for the company's ability to stay afloat during the recession.
General Motors lags behind in Europe
Feb 16, 2012
For General Motors, the European debt crisis has just piled on the ongoing problem of too much supply, and not enough demand for their cars in Europe.
GM’s record profit disappoints some
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Bob Moon
Feb 16, 2012
General Motors is the latest company to post profits that “fell short of analysts’ estimates.” Who sets these expectations and how valid are they?
GM profits, but still disappoints
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Adriene Hill
Feb 16, 2012
GM announced today that it made record profit last year -- more than $7.5 billion. That's up more than 60 percent from 2010. But it still wasn't enough to impress analysts.
General Motors reports record profits
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Adriene Hill
Feb 16, 2012
The carmaker made $7.6 billion in the fourth quarter of last year. Still, auto analysts are disappointed by the numbers.
When is a rental also a test drive?
Feb 16, 2012
Toyota revs up its sales to U.S. car rental companies in an attempt to overcome years of problems that kept consumers away.
GPS unit, meet car insurance
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Molly Wood
Feb 10, 2012
Some relationships are just meant to be. The idea is pretty basic: drive safer, get better rates. We’re watching you.
For public good, not for profit.
Style, reputation are big factors in buying a car
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Scott Tong
Jan 27, 2012
Auto makers tout gas mileage and safety to sell cars. But a big reason most buyers choose one model over another is reputation and perception.
General Motors becomes world's biggest carmaker
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Amy Scott
Jan 20, 2012
General Motors has regained its spot as the best-selling automaker in the world, in part because of Toyota's struggles in Japan over the last year.
GM takes over as world's top-selling automaker
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Amy Scott
Jan 20, 2012
General Motors has reclaimed the title of world's top-selling automaker, the first time GM has held the top spot since it was bailed out by the U.S. government after the financial crisis.